Netgear Orbi 970 wins on performance with 27 Gbps Wi-Fi 7 speeds and 10 GbE ports (per Netgear specs) versus Linksys 5.4 Gbps Wi-Fi 6E. Orbi also leads in longevity with newer standard and dedicated 6 GHz backhaul. Linksys Hydra Pro 6E trails in raw speed and future features but remains viable for lighter use.